These iron chairs and table were discovered at Southwest Surplus, the cushions at Garden Ridge. (Dave Rossman photo)

These iron chairs and table were discovered at Southwest Surplus,...

Q: Can certain plants die from too much water? We planted two butterfly bushes (Buddleia spp.) just before the heavy May rains. Both died shortly after. Our year-old esperanzas wilted badly but eventually made a comeback.

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